UCPS To Offer Free Daily Meals To Children During School Closure
Beginning March 17, Union County Public Schools (UCPS) School Nutrition Services will offer free daily meals to children 18 years old and under during the closure of schools.
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North Carolina Officials Provide Update On Coronavirus
North Carolina officials are providing an update on the coronavirus.
Officials: Parent Who Tested Positive For Coronavirus Was On Charlotte Country Dayβs Cannon Campus
Officials with Charlotte Country Day School issued a letter to all parents, faculty and staff after a parent who was on the Cannon campus last week tested positive for COVID-19.Β That parent reportedly had direct contact with a teacher on the school's campus.
Seven Charlotte Churches Offering 'Grab-N-Go' Food During School Closures
With the closure of schools in Charlotte, seven churches in the area are providing 'Grab-N-Go' lunch and breakfast items.
US Moves Nearer To Shutdown Amid Coronavirus Fears
Officials across the country curtailed many elements of American life to fight the coronavirus outbreak on Sunday, with health officials recommending that groups of 50 or more donβt get together and a government expert saying a 14-day national shutdown may be needed.
Food Truck Explosion Rocks South End
It's the video everyone is talking about. What appears to be a bus, converted into a food truck, explodes into a ball of flames. It happens as people watch on near several bars in South End on Saturday night.
POLITICAL WRAP: Coronavirus Impact on Presidential Campaigns
The coronavirus pandemic is impacting the race for the White House. And Sunday night's democratic primary debate did not have an audience.
DHEC Announces Additional 44 Cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus in South Carolina
As of 4:30 pm on March 24th, South Carolina currently has 342 confirmed cases of the coronavirus.Β This is 44 new cases in the last 24 hours.Β Β
Official: Governor To Announce Closure Of All Schools
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will announce temporary closures for schools across the state as more cases of coronavirus continue to emerge, his office has confirmed to The Associated Press.
Mecklenburg County Coronavirus Cases Now At Four, State of Emergency Declared
Two additional Mecklenburg County residents have tested presumptively positive for COVID-19, bringing the total countywide to four.Β
Charlotte Hornets Players Announce They Will Fund HSE Part-Time Employees.
Hornets Sports & Entertainment, its ownership and Charlotte Hornets players today announced that they have partnered to establish a fund to provide financial assistance to those HSE part-time employees
Food Truck Explodes In South End
Authorities are saying a food truck caught on fire then exploded in South End Saturday night.
Police Investigating Fatal Hit And Run
Authorities are investigating a fatal hit and run involving a pedestrian that occurred on Parkton Road Thursday, March 5th.
Some Churches Cancel Services, Others Streaming Online Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
This weekend, churches in our area are taking unprecedented steps, amid the coronavirus outbreak. Some houses of worship are closing, while others are moving their services online.
19 Positive Coronavirus Cases Reported In South Carolina
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is investigating six additional cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the total number of cases statewide to 19.
South Carolina Medical And Nursing Boards To Issue Emergency Licenses
The SC Board of Medical Examiners and the SC Board of Nursing have procedures in place to temporarily license individuals in times of an emergency.
Second Case Of Coronavirus Confirmed In Mecklenburg County
A second Mecklenburg County resident has tested positive for Coronavirus.
CMS Moves Up Spring Break
Because of Coronavirus concerns, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools are moving up spring break to March 23rd-27th.
Novant Health Provides Coronavirus Screening Centers
Novant Health is always prepared to care for patients who may have come into contact with emerging infectious diseases, including the novel coronavirus.
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